Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing The Art and Science of Nursing Care

Hot Spot Questions

1.Place an “X” on the figure below to indicate

the spot where a peripherally inserted central

catheter (PICC) would be inserted.

2.Indicate the proper placement of a triple-

lumen nontunneled percutaneous central

venous catheter by placing an “X” on the

figure below where it would be inserted.

DEVELOPING YOUR

KNOWLEDGE BASE

MATCHING EXERCISES

Match the cation in Part A with its function

listed in Part B. Some answers may be used

more than once.

PART A

a.Sodium

b.Potassium

c.Calcium

d.Magnesium

PART B

1. It is the chief regulator of cellular enzyme
   activity and cellular water content.


2. It is necessary for nerve impulse transmis-
   sion and blood clotting.


3. It controls and regulates the volume of
   body fluids.


4. It is the primary regulator of ECF volume.


5. It is important for the metabolism of car-
   bohydrates and proteins.


6. It is a catalyst for muscle contraction.


7. It assists in the regulation of acid–base
   balance by cellular exchange with H+.


8. It is necessary for protein and DNA
   synthesis, DNA and RNA transcription,
   and translation of RNA.
   Match the anion in Part A with its function
   listed in Part B. Some answers may be used
   more than once.
   PART A
   a.Chloride
   b.Bicarbonate
   c.Phosphate
   d.Sulfate
   PART B
   9. It acts with sodium to maintain the
   osmotic pressure of the blood.


9. It is important for cell division and for
   the transmission of hereditary traits.

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